Music
The Department of Music in Durham is one of the leading centres for the study of music in Britain, an established Centre for Excellence in Teaching with an interantional reputation.
As you might expect, the sheer wealth of musical talent in Durham means that there is a comprehensive, year-round musical programme, catering for every possible musical taste. From classical recitals, to Big Band swing, Brass bands to modern jazz, Durham University offers a fabulous range of performances for everyone to enjoy!
Thursday 2 May 2013
Allegri String Quartet
Musicon Concert Series
The Allegri String Quartet are celebrating their 60th anniversary year. Come and enjoy what will be the last MUSICON concert of the 2012/13 season.
Programme:
Haydn String Quartet in G minor, op 74, no 3
Janaček: String Quartet no 1, 'Kreutzer Sonata'
Strauss: String Quartet in A major, op 2
Contact joyce.dent@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Thursday 9 May 2013
The Secret Garden Musical
Thursday 9th - Saturday 11th May
Josephine Butler College presents their first show in the Assembly Rooms Theatre, following the both compelling and heartwarming journey of a girl as she begins to learn her new self with the background of some of the most beautiful music ever written for Broadway, one that will truly capture the audiences' hearts.
Contact dharrnesha.inbah-rajah@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Saturday 11 May 2013
Durham Choral Society perform Mendelssohn's Elijah
Elijah is a particular favourite of choral societies and our 130-strong choir will be performing this grand oratorio in the magnificent surroundings of Durham Cathedral, a venue fit for a piece of this magnitude and popularity.
Contact tickets@durhamchoralsociety.org.uk for more information about this event.
Saturday 1 June 2013
Sir Thomas Allen in Concert
Durham University’s Chancellor and renowned opera singer, Sir Thomas Allen will join more than 100 student musicians for a concert in Durham Cathedral.
Sir Thomas will perform alongside Durham University’s Chamber Choir, one of the leading choirs in the north of England, and the University’s Symphony Orchestra.
Contact chamber.choir@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Saturday 22 June 2013
Durham Singers: Blessed Cecilia
Britten's legacy in choral music, from Henry Purcell to Ben Rowarth. Durham Singers and Renaissance present a concert of solo and a cappella works from the 17th to the 21st centuries, celebrating Benjamin Britten’s great love for the music of Henry Purcell, and Britten’s influence on exciting contemporary composers such as Julian Anderson.
Contact info@durham-singers.org for more information about this event.
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